Pep Boys

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when no one was around, an old Pep Boys garage door would slowly open on its own. A little boy walking home from school noticed it first—one minute the streetlight reflected off closed metal, and the next, a shadowy figure emerged, wheels rolling softly. The boy followed curiously but kept his distance. Soon enough, an old mechanic’s hat appeared, and out stepped a gruff yet friendly ‘Pep Boy’—a regular neighborhood character who delivered groceries after hours. Turned out, he just liked pushing the door for exercise. The end.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Pep Boys and asked the mechanic, ‘Hey, do you guys ever see ghostly figures in the parking lot?’ The mechanic shrugged, ‘Not really.’ Then he added, ‘But every now and then, I hear someone humming “American Pie” late at night…’ The mechanic scratched his head and replied, 'Maybe it's just an old song stuck in someone's head.' Just then, they both heard soft footsteps approaching from behind. Turning around, they saw a grinning a neighbor waving, singing, 'I don't want to set the world on fire...' They burst out laughing, realizing it was probably just another morning serenade from their friendly neighborhood karaoke enthusiast.

3. At closing time, a voice over the intercom announced: ‘Last chance for tire pressure checks before we lock up.’ But every night, exactly at midnight, the Pep Boys sign flipped itself to read: ‘Open All Night!’ One night, an exhausted delivery driver pulled in late. The sign clicked to ‘Open All Night,’ and he thought, ‘Finally!’ Only to find himself greeted by a sleepy mechanic who mumbled, ‘Welcome… you’re our last customer of the day.’ The driver laughed and said, ‘Thanks for keeping your word, even if it’s just for show!’

4. At midnight, when the streets were empty, a customer walked into Pep Boys and asked the sleepy mechanic: 'Can you fix my car in five minutes?' The mechanic scratched his head, then grinned and said, ‘Sure thing, pal!’ Five minutes later, the car purred like new. The next morning, the grateful customer found a note on his windshield: ‘Thanks for your patience—next time try not to park it IN THE BUILDING.’